Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Windsor

"A post shared by mrcraven (@mrcraven) on Mar 5, 2016 at 12:27pm PST. Located in Dearborn, the Henry Ford museum is a monument where America’s culture and inventions are housed. This museum is noted as one of the best museums in the country and is almost a national treasure."

"Completed in 1929; built by Wirt C. Rowland for Smith, Hinchman & GryllsOf all the early-20th-century skyscrapers still standing in Detroit, the 40-story Guardian Building is the (near) universal favorite. The building itself, a National Historic Landmark also known as the "Cathedral of Finance," is all the attraction you need -- the Art Deco-meets-Mayan Revival style features orange brickwork with tile, limestone, and terra cotta on the exterior, while the interior is a multi-color mosaic of Pewabic and Rookwood tile with Native American themes that, honestly, feel a little better suited for the Southwest than the Midwest, making the Guardian all the more distinct from the other skyscrapers of its time. Stone carvings by Corrado Parducci depicting the allegorical figures of "Safety" and "Security" flank the Griswold St. entrance of the building."

"Among the many cultural attractions in Detroit MI, the Guardian Building is one that stands out. If you enjoyed the historical sites in North Carolina, you will surely appreciate this building. The building dates all the way back to 1928."

"The Guardian Building is another Detroit landmark and a great example of Art Deco design. I was blown away by this building. It’s gorgeous inside (and free to visit)."

"There’s so much to Instagram on Belle Isle: Sunset Point, the Conservatory, the James Scott Memorial Fountain, the William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse, the aquarium, the beach, the annual Detroit Kite Festival."

"The entire expanse is parkland where kayaking, walking trails and a glass-domed conservatory await. There's a beach, zoo, aquarium and maritime museum, too."

"Campus Martius Park (Latin for “field of Mars”) lies in downtown Detroit. In 1805, following the fire that nearly destroyed the city, the park became the focal point for rebuilding the city. It’s a great place to hang out and comprises two performance stages, monumental sculptures, public spaces and a seasonal ice-skating rink."

"Anchoring a two-square block in the heart of downtown, Campus Martius offers year-round fun with plenty of gardens, lawns, and fountains. From November to March, kids can skate on the city’s most popular outdoor rink."

"Enslaved African Americans built and lived in these brick quarters on the Hermitage Plantation, located just north of the city of Savannah in a rice-growing region. Owned by Henry McAlpin, in 1850 this prosperous plantation had 200 enslaved workers who lived in about 50 similar buildings. These enslaved workers cultivated rice, and manufactured bricks, rice barrels, cast iron products, and lumber."

"John Giddings was a merchant who earned a good living in the West Indies trade. Giddings lived here with his wife and five children. He built this grand house in 1751 in Exeter, New Hampshire."

"MBAD African Bead Museum Thousands of strands of beads—spanning centuries, African countries, and materials, from shells to seeds and snake vertebrae—hang in this gallery that occupies the entire first floor of a rowhouse spangled with bright paint and mirrored mosaics. Olayami Dabls, the driving force behind the project, has been collecting beads for decades, and holds court in the gallery. He also built a sprawling sculpture park behind the house, full of poetic fables rendered in rock and metal."

"The African Bead Museum is a strikingly colourful 17,500 sq. ft museum building,serving as a repository for African artifices including sculptures, textiles, pottery, and bead works. Some of the beads found here are hundreds of years old."

"Everything about this sprawling work of public art is beautiful, awe-inspiring, and therefore Instagrammable. Go check it out as soon as you can. View this post on Instagram"

"Designed to present Detroit’s rich, layered history in an easy-to-grasp manner, Detroit Historical Museum—in Midtown—is operated by the Detroit Historical Society. In 2015 the museum added five permanent exhibits, including “Detroit: The Arsenal of Democracy” and the “Kid Rock Music Lab.” Many locals equate “the Streets of Old Detroit” (emulating the 1840s, 1870s and 1900s) with their childhood—walk on the cobblestone streets to learn why. The Historical Museum is also only 2 miles from Motown Museum, making it easy to visit both in the same day."

"This museum was established to preserve and document the history, growth, and development of Detroit and its people, including the fascinating "Motor City" exhibit. Children love "Streets of Old Detroit," with its cobblestone streets and old-fashioned storefronts. Other exhibits chronicle Detroit's history as a fur-trading outpost, the Underground Railroad routes leading through Detroit, and the old Boblo Amusement Park."

"The Detroit Historical Museum is situated in the cultural centre of the historic district of Midtown Detroit. The museum is the house which details the entire history of Detroit. It illustrates the cobblestone streets that the city is known for, the 19th-century stores, toy trains, and so on."

"Omega Coney Island, a diner and New American spot in northwest Detroit, is another affordable go-to, with four stars out of 18 Yelp reviews. Head over to 22501 W. Eight Mile Road to see for yourself."

"A post shared by mrcraven (@mrcraven) on Mar 5, 2016 at 12:27pm PST. Located in Dearborn, the Henry Ford museum is a monument where America’s culture and inventions are housed. This museum is noted as one of the best museums in the country and is almost a national treasure."

"One of the most historic theaters in the city of Detroit is Redford Theatre. It opened in the year of 1928. Because it is an old theater is has a very retro-feeling to it!"

"If no games are going on, opt for a brewery crawl or see a show at the Filmore or Fox Theatres. Best of all, these activities are within walking distance of the hotel."

"From the iconic marquee on the outside to the incredible ornate decorations on the inside, there’s few places as Instagrammable as the Fox Theatre. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Brodin Plett (@brodinplett) on Aug 25, 2019 at 8:39pm PDT"

"The Fox Theater opened in 1928 (Detroit was booming in the 1920’s!!) as a movie palace. Since its opening, Shirley Temple, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Motown artists, and David Copperfield have performed here. Live performances are still held here."